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Puthupaliem

North Arcot district, Tamil Nadu

4
emigrants to Natal
—
years sailed
4
ships

Most common vessel: QUATHLAMBA II (1 person)

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Munian
son of Valayudan
UMLAZI XV 1901
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Muniapen
son of Perumal Padayachi
QUATHLAMBA II 1888
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Murugasen
son of Ponappa Naiken
QUATHLAMBA III 1888
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Periyathoyammal
son of Chinnapya Nk
UMFULI XV 1884
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