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Pennakarai

South Arcot district, Tamil Nadu

4
emigrants to Natal
—
years sailed
2
ships

Most common vessel: UMZINTO XLI (3 people)

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South Africa side
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Abbu Gn
son of Munisamy Gn
UMKUZI XXVIII 1881
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Chinnammal
son of Munisamy
UMZINTO XLI 1874
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Muniammal
son of Munisamy
UMZINTO XLI 1874
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Sowbakkyam
son of Veerappa Gn
UMZINTO XLI 1900
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