South African Tamil roots · native village

Paloor

Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu · historically South Arcot

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5
emigrants to Natal
—
years sailed
4
ships

Most common vessel: PONGOLA XXVIII (2 people)

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Annamalai
son of Muthan
Signal-matched
PONGOLA XXVIII 1898
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Naranien
son of Annamalay Gounden
Signal-matched
UMLAZI VIII 1898
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Soobroyen
son of Chinnapien
Signal-matched
QUATHLAMBA II 1888
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Subbaroya Padachy
son of Kuppu Padachy
Signal-matched
UMLAZI X 1898
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Subrayen
son of Sola Gounden
Signal-matched
PONGOLA XXVIII 1898
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