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Vanakkampodi

South Arcot district, Tamil Nadu

4
emigrants to Natal
—
years sailed
1
ships

Most common vessel: PONGOLA XVI (4 people)

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South Africa side
Named emigrants from Vanakkampodi — ship, year, indenture record.
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Kuppadu
son of Kistadoo
PONGOLA XVI 1894
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Ramasami
son of Muthu
PONGOLA XVI 1894
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Subroyen
son of Palamalai
PONGOLA XVI 1894
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Tandavarayen
son of Cuppan
PONGOLA XVI 1894
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