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Valapakkam

North Arcot district, Tamil Nadu

4
emigrants to Natal
—
years sailed
3
ships

Most common vessel: UMLAZI XXX (2 people)

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South Africa side
Named emigrants from Valapakkam — ship, year, indenture record.
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Chinnathayi
son of Moothy
UMLAZI XV 1901
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Munisami Gownden
son of Munisami Gownden
UMLAZI XXX 1874
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Munisami Gownden
son of Munisami Gownden
UMLAZI XXX 1874
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Sadaya Pillay
son of Veerasami Pillay
UMFULI VIII 1878
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