South African Tamil roots · native village

Sembur

Chengalpattu district, Tamil Nadu · historically Chingleput

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5
emigrants to Natal
—
years sailed
3
ships

Most common vessel: UMKUZI XVII (3 people)

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Ammani
son of Mayappa Naik
Signal-matched
UMKUZI XVII 1904
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Chengalani
son of Ponnusami
Signal-matched
UMKUZI XVII 1904
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Munsami
son of Kandi Nattan
Signal-matched
UMKUZI XIX 1905
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Muragappah
son of Kalappa Nallan
Signal-matched
UMKUZI VIII 1901
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Ponnusami
son of Ekambara Naiker
Signal-matched
UMKUZI XVII 1904
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