+Patrilineal descent is a system where an individual's kinship and social identity are reckoned exclusively through their father's line. This often dictates [Inheritance](/wiki/inheritance), the transmission of a [Family Name](/wiki/family_name), and membership in groups across generations.
+## See also
+- [Matrilineal Descent](/wiki/matrilineal_descent)
+- [Kinship](/wiki/kinship)
+- [Lineage](/wiki/lineage)