Second cousin

What is a second cousin? What does it mean to be once removed? Use this cousin chart and our simple explanations to answer all your cousin questions.

I had a great-aunt pass away recently and it sparked the discussion that everyone has when family gets together - are you my second cousin or first cousin once removed? I figured since I had that question, others probably did as well. So, I dug out an old chart (seen below) I came across several years ago that explains it well. It all comes down to the generation you are in. First and second cousins, etc. all belong to the same generation. You only get to removing family members (unless you…

This chart makes it easy to visualize so you never forget again!

“Who's your second cousin? And what if they're once removed? Even when you’ve figured out how family relations work, families, in just a few generations, can get surprisingly complex. I won’t pretend this one doesn’t require a little study.”

What is a second cousin? How, exactly, are you related to the child of your great-great-grandmother’s son? We’ll explain the steps to calculating cousinhood!

Understanding the difference between a second cousin and a first cousin once removed is essential in genealogy. Learn how cousin relationships are determined and what common ancestors mean.

Your second cousin is the child of your parent’s first cousin. In other words, they are the child of your parent’s cousin. Still confused? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Most people just shrug when asked about cousin terminology. Keep reading to learn everything about second cousins, removed cousins, and more.

If Bill is your second cousin once removed, is he your great-grandparent's cousin or nephew? Find out with our handy cousin chart!

A third cousin is the child of your parent’s second cousin. Your second cousin is the child of your parent's first cousin, etc. Your children and your third cousin’s children would be fourth cousins.

Consanguinity ("blood relation", from the Latin consanguinitas) is the property of being from the same kinship as another person. In that aspect, consanguinity is the quality of being descended from the same ancestor as another person. The laws of many jurisdictions set out the degree of consanguinity in relation to prohibited sexual relations and marriage parties. Such rules are also used to determine heirs of an estate according to statutes that govern intestate succession, which vary from…