What is a fourth cousin twice removed?
A fourth cousin twice removed is your fourth cousin's grandchild, or your grandparent's fourth cousin. You connect through a shared 3× great-grandparent line, and 'twice removed' marks the two-generation gap: one of you stands five generations below the common ancestor and the other seven.
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FAQs
What does 'twice removed' mean?+
'Removed' counts the generation gap between two cousins: twice removed means a two-generation difference.
Is a fourth cousin twice removed the same as a sixth cousin?+
No. A sixth cousin sits in your own generation; a fourth cousin twice removed is two generations away from yours.
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