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Ookkal

North Arcot district, Tamil Nadu

5
emigrants to Natal
—
years sailed
3
ships

Most common vessel: UMZINTO IV (2 people)

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South Africa side
Named emigrants from Ookkal — ship, year, indenture record.
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Kanni
son of Patchai
PONGOLA X 1892
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Kistappa Gounden
son of Sadia Gounden
UMZINTO XX 1898
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Kullen
son of Subbaroyen
UMZINTO IV 1893
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Muthu
son of Muniappa Gdn
UMZINTO XX 1898
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Rajoo
son of Narainen
UMZINTO IV 1893
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