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Motupalaem

North Arcot district, Tamil Nadu

6
emigrants to Natal
—
years sailed
2
ships

Most common vessel: UMFULI XII (4 people)

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Abbu Chetty
son of Vellamoonji
UMFULI XII 1881
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Bangarugan
son of Parumal
UMLAZI XXXIX 1881
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Chinnamal
son of Abbu Chetty
UMFULI XII 1881
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Kundoo
son of Vellamoonji
UMFULI XII 1881
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Parumal
son of Chetput Raman
UMLAZI XXXIX 1881
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Pottiyamma
son of Appasamy Chetty
UMFULI XII 1881
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