Kaliyankal Ezhumali Kudumbam is one of the most ancient Christian families in Kerala.  The early history of this family is believed to have been captured from ancient scripts/languages such as Nanam, Moonam, and Sanskrit as also from rare ‘’Thaliyolas” (manuscripts on palm leaves) and legends,  traditions, and narrations passed on from generation to generation.  Driven by the strong desire, dedication, and attempts of the family members, a Family History of Kaliyankal Ezhumali Kudumbam was published in 1987 which contains more than 750 constituent families and over 4000 members.

It is widely believed that St. Thomas, one of the 12 disciples of Jesus Christ landed in Kerala in AD 52 at Kodungallore (Maliyankara) port.  A group of Jews was known to have inhabited in Kochi and Kudungallore that time.  He preached Gospel to the local masses and moved to the township of  Palayoor.