The surname Goenshen was first found in Mecklenburg, where the name Gonschen contributed greatly to the development of an emerging nation, and would later play a large role in the tribal and national conflicts of the area. Over time, the Gonschen family name branched into other houses, where their influence continued to be felt because of the important role they played in the
social and political affairs.
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Another 205 words (15 lines of text) covering the years 168 and 1681 are included under the topic Early Goenshen History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: settlers who traveled to the New World and established themselves along the eastern seaboard of the United States and Canada in the 18th and 19th centuries..