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 from the oldest to the youngest, "ó" to "púy". In larger clans like the "Sokw’ätnohk’ödtëh" of the Tiquié river, multiple lines of patrilineal descent exist, with all members claiming descent from a shared ancestor. These relationships are difficult to depict in clan genealogies.