Since third cousins share only a very small percentage of their DNA, there is no issue with third cousins dating from a genetic perspective. According to an article by The Spruce, marriage between second cousins and more distant cousins is legal throughout the United States.

Can you go with your 3rd cousin?

In short, yes, it is legal for second and third cousins to marry in the US. Beyong that, state laws get a little more complicated. According to the National Conference of State Legislatures: Twenty-five states prohibit marriages between first cousins.

Is it weird to date 3rd cousin?

Its legal in all 50 states to marry a cousin whos your second cousin or further. But according to a new study out of the University of Iceland in Reykjavik, its not just legal, its smart. The researchers found your third or fourth cousin isnt just safe to marry — theyre your ideal partner.

What does 4th cousin 1x removed mean?

A fourth cousin once-removed is the child of your fourth cousin or the fourth cousin of your parent (i.e. you are the child of the fourth cousin). When two cousins share the same common ancestor but dont share the same number of generations in descent from said ancestor, we use the term “removed”.

Is it weird to date your fourth cousin?

The researchers suggest marrying third and fourth cousins is so optimal for reproduction because they sort of have the best of both worlds. While first-cousin couples could have inbreeding problems, couples who are far-removed from each other could have genetic incompatibilities.