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If your surname is Ralston (or Rolston, Roulston, Raulston, Rolleston, and similar), modern Y-DNA testing helps determine which families share a common origin and which represent independent surname lines. The Ralston Project brings together genealogical research and DNA results to better understand the history and relationships of these families.

Click Here to check out the Famous Ralstons page. Are you kin to one?

A FREE sponsored Y-DNA test kit may be available! For details Check Here.

Getting Started

New to Y-DNA?
Learn how to participate and  to apply for a sponsored kit.

Results & Analysis

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

History & Research

Discover about the "Ralston" name, famous "Ralstons", or research papers and websites.

Project Snapshot

Established in 2014, the Ralston Project currently includes 168 members worldwide contributing Y-DNA results and research. This website serves as a complementary resource to the Ralston Surname Project at FamilyTreeDNA (FTDNA), helping participants interpret results and explore historical connections.


 

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

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