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Ryan Family History
Ryan Genealogy & Family TreeRyan is an Irish name first found in County Tipperary, Ireland, from the 13th Century. It comes from the Gaelic O Maoilriain which means “descendent of the little red one” or “descendent of the king.” It is also used often as a given name. The family motto is Malo mori quam fodari which means “I would rather die than be disgraced.”
Other spellings include “O’Ryan,” “O’Mulrian,” “Mulrian,” and “Mulryan.” Notable people with the surname include American actress Jeri Ryan (Star Trek: Voyager, Boston Public, Body of Proof), American actress Irene Ryan (The Beverly Hillbillies), American baseball player Nolan Ryan (Texas Rangers), and American actress Meg Ryan (Sleepless in Seattle, You Got Mail, When Harry Met Sally). The first Ryan to come to America was Edmond Ryan in New York in 1679.
Ryan Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Robert Michael Ryan -- --, 1949 Texas
- Elizabeth Wood Ryan -- --, 1821 March 6, 1884 Alabama
- Matthew Porter Ryan -- --, 1837 December 0, 1899 Ohio
- Martha Ellen Ryan -- --, 1882 August 15, 1967
- John Joseph Ryan -- --, 1880 December 30, 1965 New South Wales
Ryan Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Lottie Henrietta Ryan -- --, 1871 February 20, 1964 Maine
- Redmond R Ryan -- --, 1836 December 0, 1900 Alaska
- John Orville Ryan -- --, 1900 September 15, 1984 Maryland
- Margaret Ryan -- --, 1913 December 28, 74
- Mary Ryan -- --, 1906 December 0, 1922
