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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
- Mary Ann Ryan -- --, 1818 October 9, 1877 Kentucky
- Sarilda Jane Ryan -- --, 1831 July 23, 1887 Alabama
- William Wellington Ryan -- --, 1774 July 14, 1860 Virginia
- Philip Ryan -- --, 1757 March 0, 1834 Virginia
- Donald J Ryan -- --, 1932 December 4, 2012 New York
Ryan Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Grover Cleveland Ryan -- --, 1888 March 20, 1976 Michigan
- Glenn Charles Ryan -- --, 1926 February 12, 1977 Michigan
- Timothy Thomas Ryan -- --, 1899 October 22, 1956 New Jersey
- Bridget Theresa Ryan -- --, 1866 April 29, 1926 Iowa
- Frederick Francis Ryan -- --, 1855 December 0, 1936 Massachusetts
