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Descent Group (EGT_6)

DGIF baseline 2026-1, the latest. Earlier baselines: timemap.

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Name
descentGroup
Attribute
EGT Ethnic Group Type
Definition
A group of consanguineal kin united by presumed lineal descent from a common ancestor.
Description
Lineal descent provides a basis for unambiguous membership in a group, once it is determined whether lineal descent is traced through the female or male parent, or both (with possible variations).
Accepted
2016-06-08
Defined by
NFDD
Allowed for

Source: DGIF 2026-1 QEA model, DGIWG. Standard: DGIWG 206-3. Licence: CC BY 4.0, © DGIWG.