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Nembakkam

North Arcot district, Tamil Nadu

5
emigrants to Natal
—
years sailed
3
ships

Most common vessel: UMKUZI VI (2 people)

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South Africa side
Named emigrants from Nembakkam — ship, year, indenture record.
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Bali
son of Baladu
UMZINTO XXIII 1901
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Desan
son of Chengan
UMKUZI VI 1901
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Desen
son of Manian
UMZINTO XXIII 1901
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Desi
son of Perumaul
UMKUZI VI 1901
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Muthy
son of Munsami
UMLAZI XXXVI 1905
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