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It varies very widely and depends on the religion and culture of the family. Some polygamist families are a husband, two wives, and no children, while others may have dozens of wives and a hundred or more children. In the United States, polygamists usually try to stay under the radar since polygamy is illegal. Because of this, most American polygamists only have two or three wives and 10 or so children. Muslim polygamists are not supposed to take more than three wives according to the Qur'an.

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The size of a polygamist family can vary widely, depending on the culture, religion, and individual circumstances. In some cases, a polygamist family may consist of a husband with multiple wives and their children, resulting in a larger family size. However, there is no fixed average size as it can range from a few individuals to a larger extended family unit.

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An average polygamist family in America is usually quite small, mostly because it is illegal and a small family would be easier to keep under the radar. Most would have two to four wives.

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