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Explore your place in the Ralston DNA story

If your surname is Ralston (or Rolston, Roulston, Raulston, Rolleston, and similar), the Ralston Project uses Y-DNA research to connect lineages and uncover shared ancestry across time and geography.

Discover your role in the greater "Ralston" family history.

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New to Y-DNA?
Learn how to participate and whether a sponsored kit may be available.

Results & Analysis


Explore project findings, haplogroups, phylogenetic trees, and analysis.

History & Research


Discover the background of the "Ralston" name, famous "Ralstons", or genealogical research, papers, and websites.

Project Snapshot

Established in 2014, the Ralston Project includes 168 members contributing to DNA results and research.

This site is a complementary resource to the Ralston Surname Project at FamilyTreeDNA (FTDNA).

Ready to join the Ralston Surname Project? Visit us at FamilyTreeDNA.

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