+**Paternal Lineage** refers to the line of descent traced exclusively through one's father, linking an individual back through generations of male ancestors. It traces the [Male Line](/wiki/male_line) of ancestry, often reflecting inherited [Family Names](/wiki/family_names) and specific genetic markers. This path illuminates an individual's connection to their patrilineal heritage.
+## See also
+- [Maternal Lineage](/wiki/maternal_lineage)
+- [Ancestry](/wiki/ancestry)
+- [Genetics](/wiki/genetics)
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