South African Tamil roots · native village

Paloor

Ranipet district, Tamil Nadu · historically North Arcot

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4
emigrants to Natal
—
years sailed
4
ships

Most common vessel: NORTHERN MONARCH (1 person)

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Chengi
son of Chengan
Signal-matched
UMLAZI XV 1901
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Chinniah Mdy
son of Veerasawmy Mdy
Signal-matched
NORTHERN MONARCH 1877
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Narainsawmy Moodley
son of Venkatachella Modly
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UMZINTO III 1893
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Perumal Naidu
son of Nagappa Naidu
Signal-matched
UMLAZI XXVII 1863
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