The term third cousin refers to a familial relationship between two individuals who share a set of great-great-grandparents.
The term "cousin" is often used broadly to describe any individuals who share a common ancestor. However, the term "third cousin" is specific and denotes a particular degree of relationship in a family tree.
It is important to note that third cousins are more distantly related than second cousins or first cousins, who share a closer set of ancestors. However, third cousins are still part of one's extended family and share a familial connection.
The concept of "removal" also applies to third cousins. If two individuals are third cousins once removed, this means that they are third cousins, but are of different generations.
See also
Explore more about family relationships
- What Does Once Removed Mean? Untangling Family Relationships on the MyHeritage Knowledge Base
- New Relationship Diagram on MyHeritage, from the MyHeritage Blog
- The Power of DNA in Unlocking Family Relationships on Legacy Family Tree Webinars