List of matrilineal or matrilocal societies

The following list includes societies that have been argued to practice matrilineality or matrilocality. "Matrilineal" means kinship is passed down through the maternal line.^[1] "Matrilocal" means new families are established in proximity to the wives extended family of origin, not that of the husband.

Note: separate in the marriage column refers to the practice of husbands and wives living in separate locations, often informally called walking marriages. See the articles for the specific cultures that practice this for further description.