The term "once removed" is commonly used in genealogy to describe the relationship between two relatives who are from different generations.
What Does "Once Removed" Mean?
- "Removed" refers to the difference in generations between two relatives.
- "Once removed" means there is a one-generation difference.
Example:
- Your first cousin is the child of your aunt or uncle - you and your first cousin are in the same generation.
- Your first cousin once removed could be:
- Your first cousin’s child (one generation below you), or
- Your parent’s first cousin (one generation above you).
So, "once removed" means the person is either one generation above or one generation below you relative to a common ancestor. If you want, I can explain more about other "removed" relationships or how to figure out cousin relationships!
