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Pudupolem

North Arcot district, Tamil Nadu

4
emigrants to Natal
—
years sailed
2
ships

Most common vessel: UMKUZI XVIII (3 people)

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Murugappa Gounden
son of Narayana Gounden
UMKUZI XVIII 1905
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Muthu Gounden
son of Thayi Gn
UMKUZI XVIII 1905
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Peruma Gounden
son of Murugappa Gn
UMKUZI XVIII 1905
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Vedachella Mudly
son of Arunachela Mudly
PONGOLA LX 1877
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