Made men are at least 50% Italian, on their mother's side of the family, and meet certain other criteria.

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The requirement for being a "made man" in the Mafia does not specifically mandate that one must be at least 50% Italian on their mother's side. The traditional rule is that one must have Italian heritage, often specifically from the father's side, but the exact percentage and maternal lineage requirement is not a universally applied standard.

Made Men Are at Least 50% Italian, on Their Mother's