South African Tamil roots · native village

Pennaloor

Chengalpattu district, Tamil Nadu · historically Chingleput

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5
emigrants to Natal
—
years sailed
3
ships

Most common vessel: PONGOLA XI (2 people)

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Chellammal
son of Ellappa Naik
Signal-matched
UMTATA II 1890
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Irisan
son of Thalautpichan
Signal-matched
QUATHLAMBA III 1888
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Kullen
son of Erien
Signal-matched
PONGOLA XI 1892
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Munusami
son of Baloo Naiken
Signal-matched
UMTATA II 1890
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Muruvi
son of Vencatachellam
Signal-matched
PONGOLA XI 1892
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