South African Tamil roots · native village

Vadanthangal

Chengalpattu district, Tamil Nadu · historically Chingleput

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3
emigrants to Natal
—
years sailed
2
ships

Most common vessel: UMKUZI VIII (2 people)

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Muniappen Odayan
son of Subraya Odayan
Signal-matched
UMKUZI VIII 1901
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Ragaven
son of Parasurama Gownden
Signal-matched
UMLAZI III 1896
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Vellay
son of Chinnan
Signal-matched
UMKUZI VIII 1901
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