Most genealogy programs retain records in the order they are entered.
Considering the various ways of collecting that data, the order is very random. In searching for an individual in PAF, you will find the individuals in the order entered. Any printout of individual numbers and names will be also very randomized. Most better programs include that capability to allow transfer of data between researchers without requiring retyping. It was created by Mike St. Clair and was last changed on 16 Jul 96.