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Palapur

Chingleput district, Tamil Nadu

4
emigrants to Natal
—
years sailed
2
ships

Most common vessel: UMFULI XV (3 people)

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Alamaloo
son of Ponnen
UMFULI XV 1885
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Alamelu
son of Rengan
UMLAZI XXXI 1875
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Kisten
son of Murugen
UMFULI XV 1885
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Murugen
son of Thulukanem
UMFULI XV 1885
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