Researching Harry Strang
Research the background of Harry Strang using the links below. We hope you find this information useful!
![]() | Did you know that in the 1881 UK census there were 1344 people with the Strang surname? In that year Strang was ranked number 2288 for popularity in the UK. |

The name Harry means "Form of HAROLD. army-power" and is of Teutonic origin.
Records of Harry Strang on Ancestry
Ancestry is a major source of information if you are filling out the detail of Harry Strang in your family tree. A vast range of data is available to search ranging from census records, births, deaths and marriages, military records and immigration records to name but a few. Free trials are normally available and are a good way to fill out a lot of your tree quickly.
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DNA
Sometimes you can run into a brick wall in your tree and you just don't have enough evidence to make that next step back in time. If you are lucky then you may find some previously undiscovered Strang ancestors. Additionally, the modern DNA test can give you a breakdown of your ethnic mix - you may be surprised at the results!
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Birth, Death and Marriage Records for Harry Strang and the Strang Family History
Birth, Death and Marriage records are often the best method of making the links to the Strang Genealogy that will form part of your family tree. Although records vary from country to country, they are normally the most formal record of a person's relations. From the sources listed below it will be possible to locate a birth record and, from that record, a birth certificate may be obtainable which is likely to list the names of the parents, therefore taking you back another generation. A marriage certificate may also list the names of the respective fathers of the bride and groom which may then help you to find them earlier in life on a census record enabling you to fill out more detail in the Strang family tree.
Investigate Parish Records for Harry Strang at Find My Past.
Study for the UK registered births, marriages and deaths of Harry Strang using the FreeBMD database.
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Check out the LDS Database for records about Harry Strang.
Research the Strang surname using fold3 Military Archives and view images of original Strang Military records.
![]() | Did you know that there are currently 1599 people with the Strang surname in the UK? Strang is now ranked number 2618 for popularity in the UK. |
Strang Family History Databases
Another way to build your tree quickly is to use the research other people have already done. This can help to confirm or refute your own deductions - however, be wary of taking this data at face value as other researchers may not have been as meticulous as you. Always try to back up deductions with some definitive sources rather than relying too heavily on others.
Explore the WikiTree database for user contributed records for Harry Strang.
Study MyTrees for information on the Strang family and people looking to contact living Strang relations.
Check out One Great Family for Strang records submitted by people who are already researching the Strang Family Tree.
Find Harry Strang from Ireland on findmypast.ie
Strang Forums
There are a number of forums which are dedicated to rearching particular surnames. These can be good places to share your findings and also to tap into the knowledge that others may already have. These can sometimes be a good way of finding living relations as these tend not to show up on the other sources of information for privacy reasons.
Research the Strang surname using Genealogy.com forums .
![]() | Did you know that there are currently 3038 people with the Strang surname in the USA? Strang is ranked number 156 for popularity in the USA. |
Miscellaneous Strang Databases
Look at the Ellis Island Database for information on Harry Strang. This database contains over 25 million immigration records detailing passengers arriving in the United States of America.
Some Famous People called Harry Strang
Harry Strang
Harry Strang (December 13, 1892 – April 10, 1972) was an American actor. He appeared in more than 500 films and television shows between 1929 and 1965. On Broadway, Strang appeared in The Girl in the Train (1910).
Primarily a character actor, Srang often appeared in film roles that included clerks in stores, policemen on beats, and soldiers. He also was often seen in two-reel comedies made by RKO Radio Pictures. His work on television included appearances on Maverick, One Step Beyond, and Perry Mason.
Strang was a machine-gun instructor for recruits in the United States Marines.
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