Christmas is coming an you’re probably going to meet family members you don’t see often. Determining the precise familial relationships within one’s extended family can be hard. What is a “second cousin once removed”? This terminology can be confusing, as it may not immediately clarify the degree of blood relation or whether Bill could potentially be an uncle.
To alleviate this confusion, we have provided a family tree chart below, accompanied by explanations for each family label. Additionally, we offer a chart to help you categorize relatives like second cousin Bill accurately.