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Jivanjee family

The Jivanjee family of Tanzania is an Indian - African clan whose origins began in the mercantile/shipping industry. The Patriarchal founder of the Jivanjee family, Jivanjee Budhabhoy a trader from Mandvi India, came to East Africa and settled in Zanzibar around 1825. Mr. Jivanjee Budhabhoy was succeeded by his three sons, Pirbhoy, Esmailjee, and Karimjee. The Jivanjee family identifies itself through distinct sub-divisons named after each of Jivanjee Budhabhoy's sons, Pirbhoy, Esmailjee, and Karimjee. All members of Pirbhoy, Esmailjee, and Karimjee identify themeselves as Jivanjee's; however, a bloodline distinction name is used ie.(Pirbhoy-Jivanjee, Esmailjee-Jivanjee, Karimjee-Jivanjee) to distinguish lineage amongst Jivanjee family members. It is important to note that the Pirbhoy-Jivanjee bloodline is considered extinct due to Pirbhoy producing no male heirs.

In 1861 Karimjee went his seperate way to establish his own company leaving his brothers Pirbhoy and Esmailjee. --Kjivanjee (talk) 00:28, 15 August 2011 (UTC)