South African Tamil roots · native village

Nelli

Chengalpattu district, Tamil Nadu · historically Chingleput

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5
emigrants to Natal
—
years sailed
4
ships

Most common vessel: UMZINTO I (2 people)

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Bhiman
son of Latchmanan
Signal-matched
PONGOLA XXXVIII 1901
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Govindammah
son of Venkatasami
Signal-matched
UMZINTO I 1892
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Irsammah
son of Thirumali
Signal-matched
UMZINTO I 1892
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Ragava Gn
son of Madava Gn
Signal-matched
UMKUZI XXI 1860
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Sellan
son of Sillankunni
Signal-matched
UMLAZI XXIV 1904
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