South African Tamil roots · native village

Vengapakkam

Chengalpattu district, Tamil Nadu · historically Chingleput

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5
emigrants to Natal
—
years sailed
3
ships

Most common vessel: UMZINTO XXIX (3 people)

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Backi Ammal
son of Velappa Mudali
Signal-matched
UMLAZI XXXIII 1878
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Bagiyam
son of Chimiathambi
Signal-matched
UMZINTO XXIX 1902
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Murugappa Naick
son of Chellappa Naick
Signal-matched
UMFULI VII 1878
Present-day Vengapakkam · Tambaram talukView on Google Maps →
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Sirivasam
son of Ponappa Naik
Signal-matched
UMZINTO XXIX 1902
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Velu Naik
son of Kuppu Naik
Signal-matched
UMZINTO XXIX 1902
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