What is a second cousin twice removed?
A second cousin twice removed is your second cousin's grandchild, or your grandparent's second cousin. You connect through a great-grandparent line, and 'twice removed' means a two-generation difference between the two people.
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The 'second cousin' degree comes from the closer person; the removal reflects the generation gap.
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