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Fingerprints are unique to each individual from "summary" of Forensic Fingerprints by Max M. Houck
The uniqueness of fingerprints is a fundamental concept in forensic science. No two individuals, past or present, have ever been found to have the exact same fingerprints. This fact forms the basis for fingerprint identification, which has been a reliable method for personal identification for over a century. Fingerprints are formed during fetal development and remain unchanged throughout a person's life. The ridges, valleys, and minutiae that make up a fingerprint are determined by genetic factors and random variations in the womb. As a result, even identical twins, who share the same genetic code, have distinct fingerprints. The uniqueness of fingerprints lies in the sheer number of possible ridge patterns and minutiae combinations. Each fingerprint contains a complex arrangement of ridges, loops, arches, and bifurcations that create a one-of-a-kind patte...
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