José Octavio Tavito Goris Serrati

Brief Life History of José Octavio

José Octavio Tavito Goris Serrati was born on 9 August 1903, in San José de Las Matas, San José de Las Matas, Santiago, Dominican Republic as the son of Jose Francisco Goris and Juana de Jesus Cerrata de Pena. He died on 11 August 1979, in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico, at the age of 76.

Photos and Memories (0)

Photos and Memories

Do you know José Octavio? Do you have a story about him that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account

Family Time Line

José Octavio Tavito Goris Serrati
1903–1979
Sara Salce
1935–2019

Sources (4)

  • José Octavio Goris Serraty, "Dominican Republic Civil Registration, 1801-2010"
  • José Octavio Gorio Cerrade, "República Dominicana, registros parroquiales y diocesanos, 1590-1975"
  • Jose Octavio Goris Serrati, "Puerto Rico, Civil Registration, 1805-2001"

World Events (5)

1917

Jones Act grants U.S. citizenship to Puerto Ricans.

1932

Partial self-government granted. The Congress of United States approved a law to change back the name of the island Porto Rico, to its original name, Puerto Rico.

1936

Women given full suffrage.

Name Meaning

Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Juan, Julio, Alicia, Manuel, Maribel, Rafael, Agusto, Ana, Bernardina, Edmundo, Eladio.

Galician (Gorís): habitational name from Gorís in Pontevedra province, Galicia (Spain).

Dutch: patronymic from a vernacular of the personal name Gregorius (see Gregory ).

Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

Possible Related Names

Discover Even More

As a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.

Create a FREE Account

Search for Another Deceased Ancestor

Share this with your family and friends.