This project is for all males with surnames of Feaster, Pfister, Feemster, or any variant thereof. The goal of this project is to establish the relationship between Feasters, Pfisters (and variants) in the United States, Germany and Switzerland (and possibly other countries). This project emphasizes Y-Chromosome testing of males surnamed Feaster, Pfister & variants, preferably at 37, 67 or 111 STR markers. The optimum use of Y-DNA testing is to check out a questionable paper trail. Flying blind occasionally does work and helps to develop enough Feaster/Pfister family groups so that the chance of making a connection will be fairly good. DNA testing has limitations. Predictions may be made of generations back to a common ancestor but they are given as a wide probable range. It is much easier to disprove a paper trail than to confirm one and, for this reason, at least the 37 marker Y-DNA test is recommended. We request male line pedigrees back to the most distant known ancestor. Initials only, along with the most distant ancestor and kit number are used for identification on the public website. Females may order a test kit for Feaster/Pfister males who agree to submit a cheek scrape sample. MtDNA testing and the Family Finder application are also allowed for project members. Owing to the many possible ancestral connections involved, however, the administrators do not get into the details of interpretation. This is up to the person testing and it is therefore recommended that your profile page include a gedcom file or other family tree connections/links to assist in following up matching results. Adoptees who suspect Pfister connections and persons with surnames other than Feaster/Pfister whose Y-DNA results match closely with project members are encouraged to join.

The DNA results, combined with genealogy research, hopefully will open some new windows for research on the Feaster/Pfister surname. By joining the project, you are giving consent for your information to be anonymously included in ongoing genetic genealogy research. Your personal identity will not be revealed, but your results will be used to better understand the Feaster/Pfisters, a people and their ancestors.