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Inbreeding and surnames: a projection into Easter Island's past

American Journal of Physical Anthropology • 129 (3) • Published In 2005 • Pages: 435-445

By: González Martín, Antonio (Biological anthropologist), García-Moro, Clara, Hernandez, Miguel, Moral, Pedro.

Abstract
This is a study of genetic relationships among the Rapa Nui people utilizing a measure of consanguinity based on the surnames couples found in marriage records; surnames identified with the clan structure and geography of the island. The Rapa Nui had strict marriage regulations prohibiting marriage to first and second cousins and complex marital exchange rules between clans. A tendency towards genetic heterogeneity is indicated, continued in the colonial era with marrying into the new immigrant groups.
Subjects
Organization and analysis of results of research
Genetics
Regulation of marriage
Localized kin groups
culture
Rapa Nui
HRAF PubDate
2017
Region
Oceania
Sub Region
Polynesia
Document Type
article
Evaluation
Creator Type
Biological Anthropologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Ian Skoggard ; 2012
Field Date
no date given
Coverage Date
1914–1997
Coverage Place
Easter Island, Valparaíso, Chile
Notes
Antonio Gonzalez-Martin, Clara Garcia-Moro, Miguel Hernandez, and Pedro Moral
Includes bibliographical references (p. 442-445)
LCCN
20014728
LCSH
Easter Island