12 People Who Were Born Generations Apart, But Look Almost Exactly Alike!
By
Muk Khatri in
Amazing
On 26th August 2015
They say history repeats itself, and after seeing these photos, we're inclined to agree. Genetics, as you probably know, are powerful forces that express themselves in all kinds of ways, even in our own families. But if you think physical resemblance is limited to parents and kids, think again.
My Heritage recently held a competition to see who looked the most like their ancestors, and some of the results were downright uncanny.
#2 Great-Grandfather and Great-Grandson
#3 Olaus (born 1871) and Max (born 1991)
#4 Great-Aunt Ida (born 1898) and Great-Niece Caroline (born 1981)
#5 LIFE More: #family #photos These People Were Born Generations Apart, But They Look Almost Exactly Alike! JULY 27, 2015 — By Laura Caseley SHARE ON FACEBOOK TWEET GOOGLE+ PINTEREST EMAIL They say history repeats itself, and after seeing these photos, we're inclined to agree. Genetics, as you probably know, are powerful forces that express themselves in all kinds of ways, even in our own families. But if you think physical resemblance is limited to parents and kids, think again. My Heritage recently held a competition to see who looked the most like their ancestors, and some of the results were downright uncanny. Father and Son Father and Son Pinterest / Double Takes: Family Look-Alikes Great-Grandfather and Great-Grandson Great-Grandfather and Great-Grandson Pinterest / Double Takes: Family Look-Alikes Olaus (born 1871) and Max (born 1991) Olaus (born 1871) and Max (born 1991) Pinterest / Double Takes: Family Look-Alikes Great-Aunt Ida (born 1898) and Great-Niece Caroline (born 1981) Great-Aunt Ida (born 1898) and Great-Niece Caroline (born 1981) Pinterest / Double Takes: Family Look-Alikes Grandfather Henry Daniel and Grandson Casey Edward (both photographed at age 21)
#6 These two women are four generations apart!
#7 Great-Grandmother Michelle and Great-Granddaughter Lucy (born 87 years apart)
#8 Grandfather and Grandson
#9 Grandmother Jackie and Granddaughter Caroline
#10 Great-Grandfather Louis (born 1917) and Great-Grandson Matthew (born 1995)
#11 Great-Grandfather Benjamin and Great-Grandson John
#12 Most impressively of all, these relatives were born more than 200 years apart, and they're still rocking the family resemblance!
