10 questions about your family

[Tora Ziyal]

Miss Chicken and MLB are correct. I read a lot of international genealogy sites, and first cousins once removed is the standard description for your first cousin's children.

If you share grandparents, you're first cousins. If your grandparents are their great-grandparents, or vice versa, you're first cousins once removed. If your grandparents are their great-great-grandparents, you're first cousins twice removed.

If you share great-grandparents, you're second cousins. If your great-grandparents are their great-great-grandparents, or vice versa, you're second cousins once removed. And so on.

 

[JarodRussell]

I think the relationship terms are the same in America and in Britain/Europe/Australia. In fact, according to the chart that i like to below, more than half of US states ban first cousin marriages, and among these four also ban marriages between first cousins once removed marriages which to me suggests that that term is used in the same way in the US as in Britain.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cousin_marriage_law_in_the_United_States_by_state

It's a funny thing when in some states marriages are forbidden, but sex and procreation isn't. So why are first cousin marriages forbidden there?

 

[Alidar Jarok]

Miss Chicken and MLB are correct. I read a lot of international genealogy sites, and first cousins once removed is the standard description for your first cousin's children.

If you share grandparents, you're first cousins. If your grandparents are their great-grandparents, or vice versa, you're first cousins once removed. If your grandparents are their great-great-grandparents, you're first cousins twice removed.

If you share great-grandparents, you're second cousins. If your great-grandparents are their great-great-grandparents, or vice versa, you're second cousins once removed. And so on.

As a good rule of thumb, the "removed" part is generally older or younger, while first, second, third, etc. cousins are closer to your age group. Obviously, that depends on when people have kids, but it gives a good ballpark of which generation we're talking about.

 

[JayOwl]

1) How many siblings do you have?
2
2) Are your grandparents still alive?
3 of 4, one died when I was just 2 years old.
3) Are your parents still alive?
Yes.
4) Do you have any children?
No.
5) Do you have any grandchildren?
Even if I had children I don't think that would be biologically possible at 19, no.
6) How many first cousins do you have?
12.
7) Who is the oldest person in your family?
My grandfather I think since my last great grandparent died at 94 in 2004, he's in his late 70s.
8) Who is the youngest person in your family?
One of my little cousins at 8.
9) Who is the tallest person in your family?
One of my cousins again I think, I'm around 6' but I can think of at least four that are taller than me, almost all of them younger interestingly. One's just 14. I'm the 3rd oldest of all my cousins and siblings (including my older brother).
10) Which family member do you like the least?
I love my family so I can't really answer this one despite having occasional issues with some of them.

 

[RJDiogenes]

Miss Chicken and MLB are correct. I read a lot of international genealogy sites, and first cousins once removed is the standard description for your first cousin's children.

If you share grandparents, you're first cousins. If your grandparents are their great-grandparents, or vice versa, you're first cousins once removed. If your grandparents are their great-great-grandparents, you're first cousins twice removed.

If you share great-grandparents, you're second cousins. If your great-grandparents are their great-great-grandparents, or vice versa, you're second cousins once removed. And so on.

 

[rhubarbodendron]

all this removal certainly explains the expression "distant cousins"

In German it's easier: we distinguish betwen 1st grade , 2nd grade etc cousins (that'd be your first and second cousins). Those cousins who are related with you by a great-aunt or uncle are great-cousins (that'd be your once removed cousins).

I think our way is perhaps easier because of the "grand-" in both. So the relationship between you and your cousin (through an aunt, for example) is analogue to the one between you and your grandcousin (through a grandaunt) or a great-grandcousin (through a great-grandaunt)

...wait...am I allowed to arbitrarily assign random people as family members here? If so the answers will be far more interesting.

that might actually be fun Shall we give it a try?
And did you really mean to say you are totally on your own?? That's sad. I say we all adopt you! This way you get an uncle and a brother, a sister and a mother, and aunties in dozens and fat-headed cousins in rows rows rows rows rows

 

[Leviathan]

that might actually be fun Shall we give it a try?
And did you really mean to say you are totally on your own?? That's sad. I say we all adopt you! This way you get an uncle and a brother, a sister and a mother, and aunties in dozens and fat-headed cousins in rows rows rows rows rows

I am indeed the last of my kind, thus the regular rules don't really work. On my own...not at all (see below)...

...now that we've done away with the pesky rules, let us begin:

1) how many siblings do you have?

Ah! Pick whichever answer you prefer:

Option 1: I’m going to say 8. We all have similar backstories, insanities, and views… and while arguing about them still manage to still enjoy a pint at the end of the day.

Option 2: Hmmm…counting according to shared origins, been together since the start of it all, usual sibling love-hate relationship – just the one but technically speaking she’s a car. Not sure that counts. Does to me.

2) Are your grandparents still alive?

Their wisdom is alive and well, however there is currently nobody to impart any more of it. Lets go with a 'no' for the moment.

3) Are your parents still alive?

Ahhh… the ones made of meat bowed out early. Those that raised me - you’ve all met the television yes? It is alive…for now.

4) Do you have any children?

Counting screaming, whining, immature people I am obligated to look after? 47.

5) Do you have any grandchildren?

Hmmm...people with the duties of receiving free cash/advice/weaponry for the sole purpose of making me laugh and/or the certain entertainment value in seeing what horrific thing they will do to their parents with it? I’ve nominated 2 to this position.

6) How many first cousins do you have?

Tougher to define but I label this as different family, similar mindset. 6. Technically I would like to count Carl Sagan in this role but as he’s wormfood we’ll go with Neil deGrasse Tyson. Also James Burke. Possibly Jeremy Clarkson. Likely the guy who runs the ‘Basic Instructions’ website.

If we are OK to include cars and software programs with a vague similarity to me then add 9 more.

7) Who is the oldest person in your family?

Gotta go with my buddy Gus. A 96 year old WW2 vet (a 39er no less) who served in 2 subsequent conflicts. More experienced than several small nations.

8) Who is the youngest person in your family?

Mentally? I’ll have to get back to you…there is stiff competition for the role.

9) Who is the tallest person in your family?

I know several tall people that, were I to attempt to measure them, would surely try to have me committed. That said, I shall endeavor to bring a tape-measure tomorrow and get back to you on that point…

Now, if we ask this question as who is highest? Buddy of mine that is at least 32% cannabis. This is quite forgivable since he has possibly some of the most remarkable insights into the human mind and uncanny abilities of mind control…when sober.

10) Which family member do you like the least?

One of my motorcycles which refuses all attempts at repair and has made several attempts to murder me. I would not shed a single tear were crushed into a cube and used as a lawn ornament. I'll try a new TCI module on it...

 

[Gil T.Azell]

1) 2
2) No
3) No
4) No
5) No
6) 2
7) Me
8) My Sister
9) Brother
10) N/A

 

[1001001]

1) How many siblings do you have?

I had one sister, but she died in 2009.

2) Are your grandparents still alive?

My maternal grandfather is.

3) Are your parents still alive?

My dad is. My mom died in 1999.

4) Do you have any children?

My wife says I have two, but I'm just taking her word for it...


5) Do you have any grandchildren?

No.

6) How many first cousins do you have?

16

7) Who is the oldest person in your family?

My Grandpa is 88.

8) Who is the youngest person in your family?

My son, who is 11.

9) Who is the tallest person in your family?

Me (6'3")

10) Which family member do you like the least?

There really aren't any members of my family I dislike.

 

[rhubarbodendron]

^^ interesting answers, Leviathan I'm not certain I'd ever be attached enough to a car to call it family, but some vehicles definitely have sentimental value. I still have my granny's bicycle, after half a century

 

[Mr. Laser Beam]

just calling me Rhubarb will suffice, thanks

Aaaa! Now I want some pie!

 

[rhubarbodendron]

[yt]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xj1LFYSO2Kw[/yt]

 

[farmkid]

1) how many siblings do you have?
5

2) Are your grandparents still
No. My maternal grandmother was the last to die about 7 years ago at the age of 100.

3) Are your parents still alive?
Yes

4) Do you have any children?
Yes, 6

5) Do you have any grandchildren?
Not yet, but they might be only 5-6 years away

6) How many first cousins do you have?
I don't know, but probably ~40-50

7) Who is the oldest person in your family?
Among my parents and all their descendants, my Dad is the oldest. If you include my parents' siblings and their families, my uncle who is in his mid 80's

8) Who is the youngest person in your family?
My niece who is ~9 months.

9) Who is the tallest person in your family?
Probably my brother, then me.

10) Which family member do you like the least?
I like them all. My wife's family, however...

No, not really. I got very lucky when it comes to in-laws. They're awesome.

 

[Mr. Laser Beam]

[yt]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xj1LFYSO2Kw[/yt]

And there's also this:

[yt]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3q-hWEaQMRc[/yt]

 

[farmkid]

1) how many siblings do you have?

0

2) Are your grandparents still alive?

Nope.

3) Are your parents still alive?

Nope.

4) Do you have any children?

Nope.

5) Do you have any grandchildren?

Nope.

6) How many first cousins do you have?

0.

7) Who is the oldest person in your family?

Me.

8) Who is the youngest person in your family?

Me.

9) Who is the tallest person in your family?

Me.

10) Which family member do you like the least?

Me.


...wait...am I allowed to arbitrarily assign random people as family members here? If so the answers will be far more interesting.

This reminds me of my adviser in graduate school. She was an only child, and her parents also had no siblings. Her entire family as she was growing up consisted of her, her parents, and her grandparents. No siblings, no cousins, no uncles or aunts. She later married and had three children, so she changed that trend. Coming from a small family, though, she loved to interact with my children (5 by the time I finished). When I graduated she came to my home and joined my family for a party. She was amazed to watch the chaos of my kids and about 20 more cousins (all 12 and under) running around. She had never seen anything like that, but she was thoroughly enthralled by it.

 

[RJDiogenes]

^^ That's the kind of environment I grew up in. I was less enthralled.

 

[Leviathan]

^^ interesting answers, Leviathan I'm not certain I'd ever be attached enough to a car to call it family, but some vehicles definitely have sentimental value. I still have my granny's bicycle, after half a century

Depends if you live in it for a couple years (was travelling lots, car was better house than what work offered up). Tried to sell it some time ago - damn thing kept making me feel guilty so now I am stuck with her.

This reminds me of my adviser in graduate school. She was an only child, and her parents also had no siblings. Her entire family as she was growing up consisted of her, her parents, and her grandparents. No siblings, no cousins, no uncles or aunts. She later married and had three children, so she changed that trend. Coming from a small family, though, she loved to interact with my children (5 by the time I finished). When I graduated she came to my home and joined my family for a party. She was amazed to watch the chaos of my kids and about 20 more cousins (all 12 and under) running around. She had never seen anything like that, but she was thoroughly enthralled by it.

I find most of that stuff utterly perplexing. For many years I assumed humans only had young as a source of slave labor.

Similar situation but was raised by my grandfather....

 

[RevDMV]

1) how many siblings do you have?
2

2) Are your grandparents still
Nope

3) Are your parents still alive?
Dad is, Mom passed last year

4) Do you have any children?
2

5) Do you have any grandchildren?
Not yet

6) How many first cousins do you have?
7 on Dad's side, Mom side I might have cousins from here Father's family that we never met

7) Who is the oldest person in your family?
My Father

8) Who is the youngest person in your family?
Niece, around 5

9) Who is the tallest person in your family?
As of now my oldest, just over 6'

10) Which family member do you like the least?
I see them all so little, so I don't have strong emotions either way

 

[Drone]

1. 3

2. No

3. No

4. No

5. No

6. 1

7. Eldest sister

8. Nephew #3

9. My brother, by a slight margin though his eldest, my nephew #1, will likely eclipse him soon.

10. That would be telling....

 

[Spockkirk]

1) how many siblings do you have? I have two. A brother named Justin who is the youngest. My sister Amy who is middle child and unfortunately I'm the oldest even though I'm mentally handicapped.


2) Are your grandparents still alive: I have one grandma still here

3) Are your parents still alive? Yes

4) Do you have any children? Only our pets

5) Do you have any grandchildren? No

6) How many first cousins do you have? Have no clue

7) Who is the oldest person in your family? Not sure but I'm the oldest of my siblings

8) Who is the youngest person in your family? Not really sure

9) Who is the tallest person in your family? I don't know

10) Which family member do you like the least? Uncle Eric, Uncle Johnny and my dad