Q: What does it mean to be a "third cousin twice removed?"

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Q: What does it mean to be a "third cousin twice removed?"

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Start your family history research! This easy-to-understand guide will help you find your ancestors efficiently and with confidence. Inside, you’ll find expert advice on the basics of genealogy, with tutorials for building a family tree, finding and understanding key genealogy records, and organizing your files and research, plus a roundup of can’t-miss beginner-friendly genealogy websites.

What Is a Second Cousin? Understanding Cousin Relationship Terms

What is a second cousin or even a third cousin? What does removed mean? We’ll explain the steps to calculating cousinhood!

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Looking for new ways to search for your ancestors and add to your family tree? Collateral research focuses on indirect relatives such as siblings of great-grandparents, distant cousins, etc. and cluster research looks at those who don't share blood but may have lived nearby, such as neighbors and friends

13 Genealogy Myths and Misconceptions

We expose the truth behind 13 genealogy falsehoods and fallacies that could sabotage your family tree.

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Determine if the information you find in online family trees (such as those at Ancestry.com, FamilySearch and MyHeritage) is accurate.