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Thottalam

North Arcot district, Tamil Nadu

5
emigrants to Natal
—
years sailed
3
ships

Most common vessel: UMKUZI XXXI (3 people)

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Chinnappeyan
son of Periasamy
UMKUZI XXXI 1884
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Kali
son of Munian
UMKUZI XXXI 1884
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Kandan
son of Vencatappan
CHUPRA 1 1892
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Krishtan
son of Chengamma Nk
UMFULI IX 1878
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Manga
son of Munian
UMKUZI XXXI 1884
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