South African Tamil roots · native village

Soorai

Ranipet district, Tamil Nadu · historically North Arcot

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4
emigrants to Natal
—
years sailed
3
ships

Most common vessel: UMVOTI XIX (2 people)

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Gungappa Naidu
son of Cuppu Naidu
Signal-matched
UMVOTI XIX 1887
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Kullappachari
son of Govintha Achari
Signal-matched
PONGOLA XXXVIII 1901
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Munia Pillai
son of Tiruvengadam
Signal-matched
CONGELLA XVII 1894
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Subba Naidu
son of Vencatachella Naidu
Signal-matched
UMVOTI XIX 1887
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