Family Tree Explainer
First, Second Cousins and What “Once Removed” Really Means
Do you know who your second cousins are or if you even have any? And what does "once removed" mean anyway?
Tune in to this episode as we unravel the mysteries of family relations—which we figured would be particularly helpful at the festive time of year.
We explore the subtleties of family trees, making our way to 'Second Cousins Once Removed'. We dig into the confusion around generational terms and the importance of knowing your extended family. We share a few family-related anecdotes and cultural differences, such as the Chinese family tree and Icelandic naming conventions. We strongly encourage you to follow along with the sketch at Sketchplanations.com to better understand your own family connections.
Here are the Chinese family tree names mentioned.
Episode Summary
00:00 Welcome to Sketchplanations
00:47 Understanding Family Relations
02:13 Exploring Second Cousins
06:06 Generational Differences Explained
11:48 Cultural Perspectives on Family Trees
14:57 Famous Families and Their Connections
15:08 The Mayflower Ancestor Story
15:55 Family Trees and Their Complexity
16:43 The Importance of Family Connections
18:01 Tracing Family History
21:07 Unique Family Names and Their Origins
22:28 Surname Origins and Commonality
25:58 Gender-Neutral Family Terms
27:07 Concluding Thoughts
All music on this podcast series is provided by the very talented Franc Cinelli
