South African Tamil roots · native village

Minnal

Chengalpattu district, Tamil Nadu · historically Chingleput

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4
emigrants to Natal
—
years sailed
2
ships

Most common vessel: UMZINTO XXX (3 people)

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Appavu Odayan
son of Iyasami Odayan
Signal-matched
UMKUZI XIX 1905
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Karuppayi
son of Ellian
Signal-matched
UMZINTO XXX 1903
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Narainan
son of Pitchan
Signal-matched
UMZINTO XXX 1903
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Raju
son of Narainan
Signal-matched
UMZINTO XXX 1903
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