The Swanston Surname DNA Project was established in August 2009 to aid in genealogical research by creating a database of Y-DNA profiles.

DNA analysis can assist in supporting or refuting the premise that two or more participants descend from a common ancestor.

The aims of the project are:

- to establish the origins of the Swanston surname.

- to determine possible relationships between the known Swanston lines in mainland United Kingdom and Ireland

- seek to discover how or if they are connected to Swanstons in Australia, Canada, United States of America and other regions of the world.

- to assist Swanstons not sure of their lineage and to determine which groups they might fit into.

- help individuals connect beyond the paper trail with their Y-DNA cousins.