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What can I do if I am not doing the tree way?

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If you do not do the tree way, there is the diagram method. Try whichever option you like.

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How am I supposed to fit all of this on one page?

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Try to write small. If that doesn't work, get larger paper.

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What relation to me is my father's mother's sister's 3rd son's son?

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Your father's mother is your paternal grandmother. Her sister is your great-aunt. Her son is your first cousin once removed. His son is your second cousin.

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How do you write that 2 people are twins, triplets, or quadruplets?

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Let’s say you have twins, you can either put them in one circle together or, put their names with a plus in between.

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How do I draw a family tree if I am an only child and my aunts and uncles don't have children yet? Do I need to do my second cousins?

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It’s okay if your family tree is small. Just add the family members you do have to the tree. You can always edit your tree as things change over time. Just follow the instructions above for drawing up the tree.

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What is a family reunion?

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It's a party that celebrates family relationships.

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How can I draw a family tree that just has the names of my relatives on it without an actual picture of a tree?

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Instead of drawing a tree, you can just write your family members' names and connect them with lines. Another option is to draw something like a genogram, where you represent each person with a shape (usually based on their gender) and connect them with straight lines to show their relations to one another.

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Should I start my family tree from my grandfather?

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Where you start your family tree is entirely up to you! If you want to start with your parents and focus more on younger generations, that's an option. Or, if you want to explore your grandparents, great-grandparents, or even great-great-grandparents, you can start your tree with a much older generation.

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Do I write the person's name or write their relationship to me (e.g., sister), on the family tree?

Ali Garbacz

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People usually write family members' names on the family tree and let the various connecting lines between names explain their relationship. For example, if you wrote your name and your sisters name on the same level and have a line connecting you both to your parents, people will likely be able to assume that she is your sister.

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