Grimes households mapped in 1911

Click on the red marker on the map below for a link to the full 1911 census entry.

For background on how the map was made (and its flaws), see the relevant blog entry.

Grimes	numerous: Tyrone & Ulster generally, Midlands, Connacht, N Munster. Ir. Ó Gréacháin in the south, Ó Garmaile in Ulster. MacLysaght says that Ó Greidhm, used in Munster is a recent invention. The name is current in England, derived from the Old English "grim", meaning just that! It may well be represented amongst the Grimes of the eastern part of Ireland. SI, SGG & DOS.
Ó Greidhm	Grimes: líon beag: Luimneach, Connacht & rl. Deir Mac Giolla Iasachta gur gaelú nua é seo - Ó Gréacháin nó an sloinne gallda an bun-rud.

DEDs where Grimes and a second surname are found together

This list shows total 1901 Grimes households by county.
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Grimes heads of household in the 1911 census