Dutch term – Oudoom and Oudtante

An oudoom is a great-uncle, an oudtante is a great-aunt; siblings of your grandparents. The literal translations are “old uncle” and “old aunt,” respectively.

My great-aunt, Riet Flooren, as a child

My great-aunt, Riet Flooren, as a child

About Yvette Hoitink

Yvette Hoitink, CG®, QG™ is a professional genealogist in the Netherlands. She holds the Certified Genealogist credential from the Board for Certification of Genealogists and has a post-graduate diploma in Family and Local History from the University of Dundee. She has been doing genealogy for over 30 years and helps people from across the world find their ancestors in the Netherlands. Read about Yvette's professional genealogy services.

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