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Varoorpatnam

North Arcot district, Tamil Nadu

4
emigrants to Natal
—
years sailed
3
ships

Most common vessel: UMZINTO XXXVII (2 people)

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Pachiappa Gn
son of Kandasami Gn
UMZINTO XXXVII 1905
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Peruma Gn
son of Arunachala Gn
UMZINTO XXXVII 1905
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Subraya Gn
son of Arunachela Gn
UMZINTO XLV 1881
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Vela Gounden
son of Vellay Gounden
CONGELLA XXXIV 1901
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