👉 Matrilineal is a type of family tree where lineage is traced through the mother's side, rather than through the father's side. In other words, it is based on the maternal line and not the patriline. In this system, each generation has a specific lineage that runs from the mother to her daughter. The lineages are passed down through the ancestors of the individual until they reach the son or grandson of the ancestor. This means that the parents, grandparents, great-grand