The Chirayil Family of Ettumanoor (Kerala, India) has its roots in one of the
first families converted to Christianity by St. Thomas the Apostle of Christ
around AD 52. The root family was based in Northern Malabar and moved to
Kuravilangad (Kerala) during the invasion of Tippu Sultan. Our forefathers (Plammottil
Family) further moved to Athirampuzha(Kerala) and then brought to Ettumanoor by
the Temple Authorities of Ettumanoor. Plammoottil family is the root family for
Chirayil and other prominent families in Ettumanoor. Chirayil family has
contributed community leaders, political leaders, business men, planters,
doctors, engineers, highly placed Govt. officials, and lawyers to the community.
Christ The King Church (Parish Church, Ettumanoor ) popularly known as 'Chirel
Palli' and the 'Kurisupalli' (Chapel) at Ettumanoor are standing testimonies to
their leadership and generosity. In 1925, Chirayils pioneered the motor bus
service business in the erstwhile princely state of Travancore. Today, members
of the Chirayil Family are spread across the world with considerable population
in Ettumanoor(Kerala), New York Metro Area and Chicago.
This web site is a tribute to all the Chirayils spread all over the world
especially at Ettumanoor (Kerala, India), New York Metro Area and Chicago. We
remember all our forefathers of Plammoottil and Chirayil family for their
guidance and blessings. This site tries to compile the family history and roots
of Chirayil Family collected over several years. The task was initiated by late
C.L Joseph Chirayil (Ousephkunju). It was his long cherished wish to publish the
history of the Chirayil family. He personally visited several of the family's
households in Kerala (India), New York Metro Area and Chicago to collect the
information. His eldest son C.J Joseph Chirayil (Ponnachan) played a key role in
compiling the data about the Chirayil family he and his father collected over
several years. Mr. C.J Joseph continued his efforts to meticulously collect and
compile the data after the demise of his father. It is the persistent efforts
and commitment of Peter Damien Chirayil (Thankachan) who is the 12th child of
C.L Joseph that finally made this site a reality. Ajith Cherayil (Chirayil) who
is the youngest son of C.J Joseph provided the technical help and performed the
design and development of this website.
This site is the result of the collective effort of all the family members who
wished to make it a success. We thank all your hard work, help and support.
The site is currently under maintenance. Please check back later.