What is my great-grandfather's cousin to me?
Your great-grandfather's cousin is your first cousin three times removed. You connect through your 3× great-grandparents — you stand five generations below that shared line and your great-grandfather's cousin stands two. The three-generation difference is the 'three times removed'. Their children step one generation closer to your own.
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FAQs
What would my great-grandfather's cousin be to me?+
Your great-grandfather's cousin would be your first cousin three times removed — the relationship is set by the generations between you, whichever way you ask it.
Who am I to my great-grandfather's cousin?+
You are their first cousin three times removed: the same connection read from the other side.
Does the calculator store my family details?+
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