What is my grandfather's cousin to me?

Your grandfather's cousin is your first cousin twice removed. You connect through your great-great-grandparents — you stand four generations below that shared line and your grandfather's cousin stands two. The two-generation difference is the 'twice removed'. Their children step one generation closer to your own.

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FAQs

What would my grandfather's cousin be to me?+

Your grandfather's cousin would be your first cousin twice removed — the relationship is set by the generations between you, whichever way you ask it.

Who am I to my grandfather's cousin?+

You are their first cousin twice removed: the same connection read from the other side.

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