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South African Tamil roots · native village

Velakkam

South Arcot district, Tamil Nadu

2

emigrants to Natal

—

years sailed

1

ships

Most common vessel: UMKUZI XXI (2 people)

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South Africa side

Named emigrants from Velakkam — ship, year, indenture record.

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Alamelu

son of Chellan

UMKUZI XXI 1860

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Buvan

son of Munian

UMKUZI XXI 1860

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