Societies trace descent and pass on property from one generation to the next in three ways: patrilineal; matrilineal; and bilineal.

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Patrilineal societies trace descent and inheritance through the father's line, matrilineal societies through the mother's line, and bilineal (or bilateral) societies recognize descent and inheritance through both parents, allowing property and lineage to be passed down from both sides of the family.

Societies Trace Descent and Pass on Property from One Generation