Double First Cousins: More DNA = More Confusion?

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Think all first cousins share the same amount of DNA? Think again.

In this video, we’re tackling a surprising question from a viewer: Do double first cousins complicate DNA match results? Spoiler: They absolutely can.

You’ll learn:

What makes someone a double first cousin

How much DNA they typically share

Why they sometimes look like half-siblings in your match list

And how to tell them apart from regular cousins in your results

DNA doesn’t lie—but it can be confusing. Let’s untangle it together.

👇 Have a cousin match that’s making you scratch your head? Drop your questions in the comments!

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0:00 Introduction
0:20 How much DNA with Children of Double First Cousins?
1:45 Draw Out Double First Cousins
4:24 Will They Have Fully-Matched Regions?

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