Within the clans sharing a common ancestor a hierarchy exists form the most senior, "ó", to the most junior, "púy". In some larger clans, like for example the "Sokw’ätnohk’ödtëh" from the middle of the Tiquié river, there are several lines of patrilinear descent while all the members consider themselves descended from a common ancestor. These relationships cannot be illustrated in their genealogies by the members of the clans.
Within clans sharing a common ancestor, a hierarchical structure exists, with members tracing their lineage back to a shared ancestor ("ó" to "púy"). This hierarchy is difficult to depict in clan genealogies.