Kinds of descent patterns arising from these residence patterns

Matrilineages: groups of maternal kin descended from a common female ancestor

    Among Matrilineages, Avunculocal residence is slightly more common that is Matri-uxorilocal residence

Cognatic Descent Groups: groups of ambilineal kin descended from a common ancestor

Extended families: three or more generations of married sons or daughters (or both) residing together
 

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