👉 A patrilineal system is a family tree based on maternal descent. This means that there are two parents in a given line of descent, and each generation has one parent to inherit their lineage from. In this system, male individuals pass down their lineage through their father's line, while female individuals inherit their lineage through the mother's line. Patrilineal systems are often used in societies where there is a strong kinship bond between parents and children, as they provide a way for families