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Purusai

North Arcot district, Tamil Nadu

6
emigrants to Natal
—
years sailed
5
ships

Most common vessel: UMKUZI XXII (2 people)

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Kutti Pillai
son of Narayana Pillai
UMKUZI XXII 1864
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Munsami
son of Chengalroyen
PONGOLA XI 1892
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Muthammal
son of Murugappa Reddi
UMKUZI XVIII 1905
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Narayana Reddy
son of Latchmana Reddy
UMKUZI XXII 1864
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Ponnappa Reddy
son of Chellappa Reddy
PONGOLA XLI 1902
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Valayuda Thambiran
son of Parasuramen
PONGOLA XVII 1894
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