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Valapadi

North Arcot district, Tamil Nadu

4
emigrants to Natal
—
years sailed
3
ships

Most common vessel: QUATHLAMBA I (2 people)

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Chinnapapa
son of Muthuroydu
QUATHLAMBA I 1887
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Ragana Mudali
son of Iyasami Mudali
UMLAZI XXXI 1875
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Rajagopaul
son of Kistnen
QUATHLAMBA I 1887
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Vallammal
son of Arumuga Gounden
PONGOLA L 1905
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