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Maata Ruahine Te Kira (born Smith)

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Maata Ruahine Te Kira (born Smith) married Pare Teneti Te Kira.
They had one son: Tuta Nihoniho (Thomas) Te Kira.
Death
Maata passed away.
Documents of Maata Ruahine Te Kira (born Smith)
Maata Smith
Ruahine Te Kira in New Zealand, Death Index, 1840-2021
Ruahine Te Kira was born circa 1898.
Ruahine passed away in 1972, at age 74 in death place.
Record image of Maata (Martha) Smith (born McManus)

Maata (Martha) Smith (born McManus)

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Birth
Maata (Martha) Smith (born McManus) was born in birth place.
Spouse
Maata married William Smith circa 1920, in marriage place.
William was born in 1898, in birth place.
They had 5 children: Jean Caroline Wilson (born Smith), Keith William Smith and 3 other children.
Maata then married Bert Manuel.
Bert was born on month day 1909, in birth place.
Death
Maata passed away in death place.
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Maata (Martha) Smith (born McManus), Circa 1901 - 1985

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Maata (Martha) Smith (born McManus) was born on month day 1901, in birth place.
Spouse
Maata married Wiremu William BILL METE SMITH circa 1920, at age 18 in marriage place.
Wiremu was born on month day 1897, in birth place.
They had 5 children: Jean Caroline Wilson (born Smith), Josephine Delaney (born Smith) and 3 other children.
Maata then married Bert Manuel.
Bert was born on month day 1909, in birth place.
Personal Info
Maata lived in address.
Death
Maata passed away on month day 1985, at age 83 in death place.
She was buried in burial place.
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Maata Kare Smith Smith (born Tamehana), died 1965

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Maata Kare Smith Smith (born Tamehana) married George Smith.
They had one daughter: Marcella Martha Davis Davis (born Smith).
Death
Maata passed away in 1965.
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Maata Smith (born McManus)

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Maata Smith (born McManus) married William Smith.
Death
Maata passed away.
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Maata Smith (born McManus)

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Maata Smith (born McManus) married Wiremu (Bill) Smith.
Wiremu was born circa 1899, in birth place.
Death
Maata passed away.
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Maata (Martha) Smith (born McManus)

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Maata (Martha) Smith (born McManus) was born in birth place.
Spouse
Maata married William Smith circa 1920, in marriage place.
William was born in 1898, in birth place.
They had 5 children: Jean Caroline Wilson (born Smith), Keith William Smith and 3 other children.
Death
Maata passed away in death place.
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Maata Smith (born McManus)

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Maata Smith (born McManus) married William (Wiremu) Smith.
They had one son: Hugh Lyal Smith.

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Ruahine Maata Te Kira (born Smith), 1898 - 1972

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Ruahine, Maata Te Kira (born Smith) was born in 1898, in birth place.
Spouse
Ruahine married Pare, Teneti Te Kira.
Pare was born in birth place.
They had 9 children: Te Paea Hinetahuru (Lee) Awatere (born Te Kira), Wiremu Te Kira and 7 other children.
Death
Ruahine passed away in 1972, at age 74 in death place.
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Maata Smith name variations
  • Mata Smith
  • Maata Smithe
  • Mata Smithe
  • Maata Smyth
  • Mata Smyth
  • Maata Smitt
  • Mata Smitt
  • Maata Smit
  • Mata Smit
  • Maata Smythe
Where did most people named Maata Smith come from?
  • New Zealand

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Maata | First name meaning

"Maata" finds its roots in multiple linguistic traditions. In Finnish, "maata" is the partitive singular form of "maa," meaning "land" or "earth." The partitive case indicates a partial or incomplete quantity, so "maata" can be understood as "some land" or "of the earth." Separately, "Ma'at" (often anglicized as Maat) is a significant concept in ancient Egyptian religion, representing truth, justice, cosmic order, and balance. The hieroglyphic spelling includes the feather symbol, which became closely associated with her. The Finnish usage of "maata" as a name is rare but possible, reflecting a connection to nature and the land. The Egyptian Ma'at, while not directly used as a personal name in the same way, embodies powerful virtues and principles that could inspire naming practices. The concept of Ma'at was central to Egyptian society and beliefs for millennia, influencing pharaohs and commoners alike. There is no widespread geographic spread of "Maata" as a given name, and its popularity remains limited in both Finnish-speaking regions and globally.

Smith
| Last name meaning

The surname Smith has deep historical roots, tracing back to Old English origins, where it is derived from the word "smitan," meaning "to smite" or "to hit." This etymology suggests a connection to the occupation of a blacksmith, a vital trade in medieval society, responsible for crafting tools, weapons, and horseshoes. The surname first appeared in written records in England during the 12th century, and its prevalence grew as the blacksmith's role became essential in both rural and urban communities. Over time, Smith evolved into one of the most common surnames in the English-speaking world, reflecting the importance of the trade and the skills associated with it, such as craftsmanship and strength.

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