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Nerkunam

South Arcot district, Tamil Nadu

5
emigrants to Natal
—
years sailed
3
ships

Most common vessel: PONGOLA LIII (2 people)

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Kanni Ammal
son of Muthan
UMLAZI XXXV 1878
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Kattammal
son of Subban
PONGOLA LIII 1860
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Ponnan
son of Irusan
PONGOLA LIII
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Ramasamy Gn
son of Vengadala Gn
UMLAZI XXXV 1878
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Thoppa Gn
son of Subba Gn
UMLAZI XXXIII 1878
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