South African Tamil roots · native village

Palur

Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu · historically South Arcot

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2
emigrants to Natal
—
years sailed
2
ships

Most common vessel: CONGELLA XXVII (1 person)

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Muthian
son of Oothukathan
Signal-matched
CONGELLA XXVII 1898
Present-day Palur · Panruti talukView on Google Maps →
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Narayanasami Naiken
son of Alagappa Naiken
Signal-matched
PONGOLA LII 1905
Present-day Palur · Panruti talukView on Google Maps →
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