Between 19 and 40 per cent of Traveller marriages are between first cousins; in the past, this has been blamed for the high level of childhood illnesses and death in the Traveller community. A small number of inherited disorders are more common among the Traveller community than the general population, the report says.Between 19 and 40 per cent of Traveller marriages are between first cousins; in the past, this has been blamed for the high level of childhood illnesses and death in the Traveller community. A small number of inherited disorders

Do Gypsies marry their cousins?

According to the Annie, its not uncommon for Romanichal gypsies to marry their first cousins, and she plans on doing so in the dress of all dresses.

Is it legal to marry your distant 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.