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in reply to a message by Robert Goulden
Goulding and Golden are both English names of separate origins.
But if the Irish origin is certain, Goulding and Golden are synonymous and most frequently "Ó Góillín" or "Ó Goilín" of Cork.
Much more rare is the origin "Ó Gabhláin" of Galway-Mayo or "Mag Ualghairg" of Fermanagh-Leitrim.
Since most Irish emigrated from the major cities, you may need to investigate parish records which may detail a person leaving or entering an area.
But if the Irish origin is certain, Goulding and Golden are synonymous and most frequently "Ó Góillín" or "Ó Goilín" of Cork.
Much more rare is the origin "Ó Gabhláin" of Galway-Mayo or "Mag Ualghairg" of Fermanagh-Leitrim.
Since most Irish emigrated from the major cities, you may need to investigate parish records which may detail a person leaving or entering an area.
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