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Cousin Relationships

• December 15, 2011,
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• Author: kgallagh
• Categories: General, How to do a family tree
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  Tags: common ancestor, cousin relationship, family history research, family tree, first cousin, first cousins, grandparents, great grandmother, great grandparent, many generations, relationships, relationships of cousins, second cousins, siblings, trace your family tree

One of the things that I found most difficult to understand when I first started doing family history research is the relationships of cousins. I remember finding a long-lost cousin who informed me that we are second cousins; once removed. That’s great! Now what does that mean? Share and Enjoy Facebook Twitter Delicious Digg Google Buzz StumbleUpon Add to favorites Email RSS

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